Everyone knows that the season has been a frustrating one for the Notre Dame football program, presenting a new twist and turn every week. After a decisive 66-7 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers last weekend,

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes college football players and one honorary coach each season for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” away the field.

Notre Dame defensive end Bryce Young (son of Bryant) and safety Kennedy Urlacher (Brian’s son) each played north of 20 defensive snaps at Purdue.

Talented Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse didn't have a ton of reps against Purdue in Week 3. Concerning for a Fighting Irish team that has been looking to get its passing game untracked? Nah.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman touched on a number of players late this week before the Irish host Miami (Ohio)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman high-fives Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Kris Mitchell (10) Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. / Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Notre Dame coach. former Purdue defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman on whether he relished smashing his former team.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on the difference in his team's mindset between Northern Illinois week and Saturday's 66-7 blowout of Purdue

Marcus Freeman drew many verbal arrows last week but deserves a lot of praise after Notre Dame dominated Purdue.